SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park
| SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park | |
|---|---|
| Location |
Abira, Hokkaido Japan |
| Coordinates | 42°43′11″N 141°47′41″E / 42.7197°N 141.7947°ECoordinates: 42°43′11″N 141°47′41″E / 42.7197°N 141.7947°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 7 October 2013 |
| Commission date | 6 December 2015 |
| Owner(s) | Tomatoh Abira Solar Park |
| Solar field | |
| Collectors | 444,024 panels |
| Site area | 166 hectares |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 111 MW |
SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park (ソフトバンク苫東安平ソーラーパーク) is a solar power generating station in Abira, Hokkaido, Japan. It has a capacity of about 111 MW, making it the second-largest operational solar plant in Japan.
The largest solar plant in the country – the Eurus Rokkasho Solar Park – is actually spread over two sites, meaning the SoftBank Tomatoh Abira Solar Park is the largest single-site solar power station in Japan.
History
Commencement of construction was marked with a groundbreaking ceremony held on 7 October 2013.[1] Construction and engineering services were carried out by Toshiba. The plant began operation on 6 December 2015.[2]
Facilities
The power plant comprises 444,024 monocrystalline silicon solar panels, and occupies a site of about 166 hectares.[2]
The total capacity of the plant is 111 MW. Of this, 79 MW is supplied to the power grid.[2]
Ownership and operations
The plant is run by Tomatoh Abira Solar Park, a joint venture between SB Energy and Mitsui & Co. The land is rented from Tomatoh Inc.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Kato, Shinichi (8 October 2013). "Construction of 111MW PV Power Plant Begins in Hokkaido". Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications.
- 1 2 3 4 Kaneko, Kenji (8 December 2015). "111MW Solar Plant Begins Operation in Hokkaido". Solar Power Plant Business. Nikkei Business Publications.